LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT PESTO, NEW POTATOES AND BABY CARROTS
Categories Herb Lamb Potato Roast High Fiber Walnut Carrot Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop walnuts and garlic in processor. Add 2 cups mint leaves and basil and chop finely. Add oil and vinegar and blend until pesto is smooth. Cut excess fat from lamb, leaving thin layer. Set lamb in large roasting pan. Make several slits in lamb with tip of small sharp knife. Reserve 1/2 cup pesto for vegetables. Spoon some pesto into each slit; rub remainder into lamb. Sprinkle lamb generously with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or cover and chill overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast lamb 45 minutes. Add potatoes to pan and turn to coat in pan juices. Roast 30 minutes. Add carrots and reserved 1/2 cup pesto and turn to coat carrots and potatoes in pesto and pan juices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 140°F. for medium-rare, about 45 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes.
- Carve lamb into thin slices. Arrange on plates with potatoes and carrots. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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Geofrey Kalyango
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dish.
Dan Garcia
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Gamer Helping
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dhe Rhock
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the pesto was so flavorful. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Sadish Sherpa Dawa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Summer Hatton
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dish.
Darkestral 2
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Kareem Adelfarid
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tanoli Kamran
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the pesto was so flavorful. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Haley Lucero
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
United Frank
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and impressive dish.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the lamb and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
Rijoanol Haque
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint pesto was the perfect accompaniment. I also loved the new potatoes and baby carrots. They were cooked to perfection and added a nice touch of sweetness to the dish.